RAWALPINDI: Undeterred by Punjab government’s clarification made yesterday regarding the alleged rape of a college student in Lahore, students once again took to the streets, this time in Rawalpindi, with protests turning violent in the city’s Dhoke Gangal area today.
With the protesting students ransacking the hostel after forcefully entering the hostel premises and damaging vehicles, the police resorted to using tear gas and evacuated the teachers and staff who were initially trapped in the building.
Urging the students to abstain from becoming part of illegal activities, the police have warned of stern action against the elements behind the protests.
Today’s demonstrations come amid the ongoing unrest across the province over rape allegations which went viral on social media platforms prompting students to hold multiple demonstrations across various cities in recent days.
More than two dozen people, including four policemen, were injured in violent protests in Lahore on Tuesday.
The turmoil eventually warranted a strong response from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz who, while speaking to the media on Wednesday, announced a crackdown on those spreading fake news regarding the rape of a student.
